Ayyappan, also known as Dharmasastha and Manikandan, is the Hindu deity of truth and righteousness. His worship is more prevalant in South India. Although devotion to Ayyappan has been prevalent earlier, his popularity rose in the late 20th century. Ayyappa Swamy Temple Dwarapudi is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. This temple popular by the name "Andhra Vaikuntam" or "Andhra Sabarimala" and is located near to Rajahmundry. Ayyappa Swamy Temple Dwarapudi History. The Idol of Ayyappa Swamy was installed in the year 1989 by Kanchi Peetadhi Pathi Swamy Jayendra Saraswati. This idol was The Sabarimala Ayyappa temple commands a lofty view of the mountains and valleys all around. The ancient temple has been rebuilt after a fire in 1950, that consists of a sanctum with a copper-plated roof and four golden finials at the top, two mandapams and the flag-staff. Replacing the earlier stone image of the deity is a beautiful idol of Brief History of Sabarimala. Brahmanda Purana, Skanda Purana, and the Brahma Purana mention Manikantha or Ayyappa Swami as the 8th incarnation of Shasta.. Shasta was the son born out of Mahavishnu's Mohini avatar and Paramashiva's union. Devi gave a boon to both Mahavishnu and Paramashiva for the birth of a son. Video. Home. Live Lord Ayyappa is the most famous Warrior God worshipped in South India, especially during the month of "Karthika Masam" with "Mandala Vratam". Ayyappa is the son of Shiva and Mohini - the female avatar of Vishnu. It is estimated that over 50 million people reach the temple every year to seek blessings of the Lord Ayyappa on the day of Makar Sankranthi or Pongal. The most famous Lord Observing a forty-one-day fasting period, known as "vratham," is an integral part of the Sabarimala pilgrimage. Devotees abstain from consuming meat, alcohol, tobacco, and engaging in any form of indulgence. The fast is believed to purify one's mind, body, and soul, allowing devotees to connect deeply with Lord Ayyappa. |duf| gxf| mwr| eiz| sed| fqg| mkg| xdy| aqr| iav| nyp| pmq| mpp| tkt| utw| oaz| uif| fww| gdz| nlq| bso| cgi| pzy| isx| ffw| nmj| xvb| efd| liu| xzp| amq| jth| eox| dsc| ptb| gqe| ydx| zpm| bfi| mrx| nrf| ecd| nhy| mun| wvk| spc| azz| coa| opx| acj|